Grêmio's Unbeaten Streak Tested by Injured Flamengo

Grêmio prepares to host Flamengo in Porto Alegre on Sunday at 19:30, for the 15th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Grêmio enters the match in 14th place with 17 points and is currently enjoying a remarkable 100-day unbeaten streak at their home ground, Arena. Their recent form is solid, with five consecutive games without a loss across the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil.

Despite this strong home advantage, Grêmio's manager faces selection challenges due to several injuries. Key players like Nardoni and Arthur are out with thigh issues, Riquelme is suspended, Villasanti has a severe knee ligament injury, and Marlon is sidelined with a fractured ankle. This forces a likely continuation of the team's three-center-back formation.

Flamengo, currently six points behind league leaders Palmeiras, arrives in Porto Alegre after their Copa Libertadores match in Colombia was unexpectedly canceled. The team trained on Friday and Saturday following their recent late draw against Vasco. Manager Leonardo Jardim must also contend with player absences.

Several players remain unavailable for Flamengo, including Arrascaeta and Pulgar, with Carrascal set to step in for Arrascaeta in the starting lineup for the Brasileirão match. Alex Sandro is suspended after accumulating three yellow cards in their previous game.